Produced in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd.
FANTASY FAIRE
June 18 & 19, 2022
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun!
Fantasy Faire is included with WheatonArts General Admission. Tickets are available online and at the front gate.
ADMISSION:
$12 Adults
$11 Seniors (62+)
$7 Students
Kids 5 & under are FREE
Meet New Friends!
Meet the Pirates from Treasure Island as they run a rickety set of Pirate Games where everyone is a winner. Collect coins and turn them in for pirate prizes. (Fee)
At the Court of Miracles, children can meet Esmeralda and other characters from the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and enjoy dancing and drumming techniques by individual and troupe performers. Performances at quarter past and quarter of the hour.
Storybook characters will teach your children to sing along to many well-known children’s songs.
Join the “Kingdom of Wheaton Scavenger Hunt” and get signatures from our friendliest characters! Available at the Front Gate. Collect a Pirate Coin once you’ve completed the hunt!
Learn New Skills!
Merlin the Magnificent Wizard
Observe and learn orb manipulation! Find Merlin as he travels the Kingdom of Wheaton, teaching and displaying the magic of contact juggling.
Spring Pole Raising and Dance 1:30 p.m. (children participate in the dance)
Come and join the traditional dance at 1:30 p.m. We ask parents to encourage younger children by holding the ribbons and dancing with them in this joyous celebration!
Phoenix Swords Performances 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (2019)
Watch these renowned performers from Phoenix Swords give authentic demonstrations of western martial arts. Visitors may take introductory sword lessons ($5.00) throughout the day.
Society for Creative Anachronisms 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2019)
The members of the Society For Creative Anachronism will be performing throughout the day.
Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (2019)
Watch as members from Markland re-enact medieval life by constructing and using reproductions of the period’s accouterments.
Create Fused Glass Medallions in the Education Studio
Pre-register to create a wearable Fused Glass Medallion to boost your magical abilities. Available for ages 5 & up at an event discount of $10 per person. Call to register at 856.825.6800 ext. 152. Walk-ins are welcome if seats are available.
Street Performers
Meet the King, Queen, & Barons of the Kingdom of Wheaton strolling the streets.
Keep a lookout for a mob of dancers showing off their Medieval Moves! Join in the dancing if you like!
The Loch Nessa & the Pied Piper will introduce fairgoers to the fantastic creatures from her journeys.
Get candy & treats from the not-so-wicked Grymm Witches if you dare.
Keep your eyes open for the giant walking tree!
FREE Family Art Activities
Take a seat at the Family Art Activity Station for complimentary craft time! Recommended for ages 5 & above with parental assistance. Estimated times of 15 to 30 minutes per activity.
Create a Fire-breathing Dragon Puppet!
Adorn your paper bag dragon puppet with scales & sequins to make them uniquely yours. Once completed, take it for a test flight through the Kingdom of Wheaton.
Decorate a Personal Shield!
Be ready for a mythical battle with your own handmade shield! Use a variety of materials – duct tape, glass gems, paper plates, markers, and more to create a shield that represents your playing character.
Build a Fire Breathing Accessory!
Pretend to breathe fire by creating a handheld accessory with construction & tissue paper. Blow through the tube to activate the tissue paper flames!
Tournament of Prosperity Performance
The Kingdom of Wheaton is a peaceful realm ruled by the good King William. The Kingdom is divided into four Baronies. The Baron of the North, Baron of the South, the Baron of the East, and the Baron of the West each rule a portion of the Kingdom.
Every year the King hosts the Tournament of Prosperity, where each Barons brings a champion to compete. The Barons search the world for unique combatants from faraway lands. Each year the winning Barony is given a chest of gold, and the King must drink a toast to the tournament’s winner.
Last year, King Leon invaded and conquered the previously-peaceful Kingdom of Wheaton. Behind the scenes, the Barons of the East and West work to bring back King William and Queen Grace. Eventually, even the Barons of the North and South are ready to get rid of King Leon’s tyranny. But can anyone save the Kingdom? Will Wheaton’s champions be able to avert disaster? What about the Fool, the Witches, or Rumpelstiltskin?
Meet the Merchants! (2019)
Artistic Enclave
Beads on Cypress
Books A Million
BowLady Bowtique
Calypso’s Zen Garden
Crystal Cords
Dopey Dragon Dry Goods
Dye of Your Dreams
Everlasting Myst
Faire Play Encounters
Fox & Feline
Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ
Hands Holders
Hann Crafted & Put Togethers
Henna Body Art by Drax
Krystal Fairy Creations
LunaCraft Creations
Max Hertzn
Nanny LaLa’s Dress-Up Box
Pumpkinbuds (Saturday Only)
Reading Stick LLC
Rebecca Eve Woldin
Sarah Elizabeth Illustrations
Spritely Shelters: Faerie Houses and More!
Sticks & Things
Swashbucklers Den
The Deptford Bowl Factory
Tori’s Critters
Uniques by Lori
White Cloud Massage
Feast in the Food Court (2019)
Myro Dogs, LLC
Asian Street Cravings (Saturday Only)
Grilly Cheese (Sunday Only)
Brothers Good Eats
Gatehouse Cafe at WheatonArts
Frosbite Icecream
Sweet Rose’s Twisted Lemonade
Granny’s Kettle Korn
The program schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.
